Having a nice day in the dog park is more than just opening the gate.

Many people think that taking a dog out, is a great thing they are doing - but great would be twice a day for the dogs entire life. They would also encourage their dog to learn to understand what dogs to approach and what not to. Knowing this implicitly because of their vast experience with random dogs in dog parks. What to do when another dominating dog comes over that they don't want to engage with, but they dont want to encourage a bite either (ie getting your dog to the social state that they dont go automatically into fight or flight mode).

The day in the park should be fun for dog and owner, but its that kind of boring fun, you know, responsible fun. The fine line is not micro managing dogs, which many overly anxious owners do, but also not being engrossed with your phone or being distracted and not watching your dog. THIS is your dog's time, so I always make sure that they are getting fully out of it what they can. Not forcing it, but looking at ways to remove obstacles to them developing and having an enriched experience.

Since Bruce started taking Otto out on walks with his pack he has turned from a timid dog into one that relishes the company of other dogs and puppies - he's always been a very happy and playful dog...

"Bruce has walked Amy since she was a puppy. As a puppy, Amy used to suffer from anxiety when she was alone at home, didn't enjoy going for walks and she was afraid to socialise with other dogs. With ...

When I went overseas for 2 weeks, I needed someone reliable to look after my cat Archie. Bruce went above and beyond my expectations, really spending time to play with Archie and emailing me photos an...

We have now used Bruce to look after our energetic Jack Russell 'Biscuit' on two occasions while we were away. He came and walked Biscuit, played with him in our back yard, fed/watered him and collect...

Blitz has been in the capable hands of Bruce for 2 years now enjoying regular walks and even a swim now and then. Two years ago blitz suffered anxiety and would not settle if I left him for long perio...

Bruce has been walking our Jack Russell for a few months now. Our dog had anxiety and socialisation problems. Bruce knows his stuff, and has helped tremendously with our dog's confidence levels and an...

“Wanted to say thanks to Bruce for looking after our 2 older dogs while we went away for a long weekend. Normally we take them with us but on this trip it was not an option. Having recently moved to M...